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Introduction After getting drunk at a class reunion, Leon woke up to find himself inexplicably transported into the world of Love in the Courtyard House.
There, he had become also named Leon, an outstanding graduate of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Having just graduated, he faced two choices: become a doctor at the prestigious Peking Union Medical College Hospital, where a promising future awaited him, or work as an obscure factory doctor at a steel rolling mill.
Without hesitation, Leon chose the steel mill.
There was no other choice.
Letting a former corporate wage slave like him practice medicine at a hospital would be no different from murder.
Besides, Peking Union Medical College Hospital was filled with the country’s finest doctors.
They would see through him immediately.
However, the moment he made his decision, a crisp “ding” echoed in his mind.
The Fishing for All Things in the Heavens System had awakened, allowing him to fish for anything from across the heavens.
Leon nearly vomited blood.
If this damned system had awakened even a minute earlier, his choice—and his entire life—would have been completely different!
Chapter 1: Peking Union Is Great, So I Chose the Steel Mill Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dean’s Office.
“Leon, Peking Union Medical College Hospital is an excellent institution,” Dean Zoqin said calmly.
However, Leon, who was sitting across from him, felt as though a storm were raging inside his mind.
How had he ended up in a strange world after getting drunk?
Countless unfamiliar memories surged into his mind, causing him to furrow his brow.
Leon was twenty years old.
He was an outstanding graduate of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
His father had been a senior engineer at the Ministry of Industry and had died in the line of duty.
His mother had been a university music teacher, but she had passed away many years ago.
He currently lived in the Ministry of Industry’s staff quarters and now faced two choices regarding his future.
As an outstanding medical graduate, he had received offers from two institutions.
The first was Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
The second was a position as a factory doctor at a steel rolling mill.
In later generations, comparing the two would have been like asking a woman to choose between Prince Charming and the village fool.
The answer was so obvious that people would have laughed at the question.
However, in the 1960s, the two positions were considered equally important.
No occupation was inherently superior or inferior.
Every profession contributed to society and deserved respect.
“Dean, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has nearly all of the country’s finest medical experts,” Leon said earnestly.
“Its equipment and medical techniques are first-rate.
I believe I would have a very bright future there…” Zoqin smiled in satisfaction upon hearing his words.
“Therefore…” Leon continued solemnly, “I choose the steel rolling mill.” “Hmm?” The smile on Zoqin’s face immediately froze, and his expression filled with disbelief.
Half an hour later, Leon emerged from the dean’s office after receiving a thorough tongue-lashing.
He sighed helplessly.
Leon wasn’t a fool.
How could he not know that Peking Union was far better than the steel mill?
The problem was that although the original Leon had been an outstanding medical graduate, the current Leon was not.
If he caused a serious medical accident at Peking Union, prison would be the least of his worries.
At worst, he might even face a firing squad.
It was much safer to remain at the steel mill.
After all, he would only be a factory doctor.
Did anyone truly expect him to cure a complicated illness?
Now that he had made his choice, there was still one problem he needed to solve.
He had to move.
Leon currently lived in an apartment allocated by the Ministry of Industry.
His father had died in the line of duty while he was still in high school and had been posthumously recognized as a martyr by the ministry.
However, the apartment belonged to the Ministry of Industry.
Now that Leon had graduated, he could no longer continue living there for free.
The two sides had previously reached an agreement.
Once Leon graduated and found employment, the ministry would coordinate with his new workplace to arrange housing for him.
Afterward, his current apartment would be reclaimed.
Just as Leon was thinking about the matter, a crisp sound echoed in his mind.
“Ding!” “The Celestial Fishing System has been activated.” “Congratulations, Host, on becoming a Fisherman of the Heavens.
You have been rewarded with a Fishing Ring and a Fishing Rod.” … “Holy shit!” Leon stood rooted to the spot, completely stunned.
What the hell was this?
Fishing across the heavens?
Fishing for all things?
Was this for real?
Although he had been in this world for less than an hour, he already missed the colorful life he had enjoyed in his previous world.
Everything around him appeared gray.
Whether it was the buildings, everyday objects, or people’s clothes, nearly everything was dark and dull.
Apart from white shirts, brightly colored clothing was rarely seen.
Noticing the surprised looks of the people around him, Leon quickly composed himself and hurried home as fast as he could.
His two-bedroom apartment was filled with books and a considerable amount of liquor.
After his mother passed away, his father had spent most of his time reading and drinking.
Eventually, he suffered a heart attack and died while at work.
Leon stared silently at the two black-and-white photographs hanging on the wall.
After a long while, he gently rubbed the ring on the ring finger of his left hand.
Whoosh!
In the next instant, he entered the ring.
The dazzling sunlight forced Leon to shield his eyes.
He found himself standing on a small island approximately the size of a stadium.
Apart from a small hut, there were no buildings or signs of civilization.
The warm sunlight, sandy beach, swaying coconut palms, and circling seagulls made him reluctant to leave.
For a moment, he even thought spending the rest of his life there might not be so bad.
However, the towering clock nearby reminded him of the rules.
He could remain inside the ring for only two hours each day and could fish no more than three times.
Once his time ran out, he would be returned to the real world, regardless of whether he had caught anything.
“Let’s try it first.” In his previous life, Leon had been an ordinary corporate wage slave, but he had also been an enthusiastic angler.
Despite his limited income, he had gritted his teeth and bought himself a fishing rod, casting a line whenever he had the chance.
He swung the fishing rod.
The line traced a perfect arc through the air before falling into the sea.
Leon waited patiently.
Ten minutes later, the float suddenly sank beneath the water.
He immediately tightened his grip on the fishing rod and pulled.
Splash!
A silver treasure chest flew out of the sea.
“You have obtained the fundamentals of the traditional Chinese martial art Bajiquan(*Eight Extremities Fist).
Would you like to learn them?” the system prompted.
Without hesitation, Leon chose to learn them.
In an unfamiliar world, nothing offered greater peace of mind than possessing enough strength to protect himself.
Still, fishing a treasure chest out of the sea was utterly ridiculous.
After muttering a complaint, Leon cast his line again.
“You have obtained a Body-Strengthening Pill.
Would you like to consume it?” “Consume it.” Leon’s eyes lit up.
Immediately afterward, his body began undergoing a tremendous transformation.
His originally dark skin gradually became fair, while his slender frame grew stronger and more athletic.
His body became perfectly proportioned, and the neatly defined eight-pack on his abdomen proved just how effective the pill had been.
“As expected of the system item!” After praising the pill’s effects, Leon made his third and final cast.
“You have obtained ten catties—approximately five kilograms—of pork.
It has been stored inside the hut.” “…” Leon’s face fell.
What use was pork to him?
What he truly wanted was medical knowledge.
Even if he worked as a factory doctor, he would still be a legitimate physician.
Skilled professionals were scarce in this era, and people couldn’t simply change careers whenever they felt like it.
As for running away, he could forget about that too.
A letter of introduction was required to leave Beijing.
Without one, he would likely be arrested as a suspected spy.
After leaving the island, Leon finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He tidied the apartment, placed his belongings inside the ring, and cooked himself a bowl of noodles.
He also casually picked a coconut from the island to wash down his meal.
Just like that, dinner was settled.
Between being transported to another world and suddenly obtaining a system, Leon’s mind remained in complete disarray.
He lay in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep.
Left with no other choice, he took out a bottle of Erguotou—a strong Chinese liquor—that his father had left behind.
After taking several large gulps, he finally drifted into a deep sleep.
The following day— Knock!
Knock!
Knock!
“Who is it this early in the morning?” Leon called out irritably.
“It’s me—Lao Zhang,” the person outside shouted in a powerful voice.
(Note: “Lao” (老) in Chinese mainly means old, senior, respected, or experienced.
It can also be used when referring to an older person or as a familiar and friendly title placed before someone’s name or surname.) Old Zhang’s full name was Zhang Guoping.
He had been his father’s comrade-in-arms and was now the director of the Ministry of Industry’s Logistics Department.
“Coming!” Leon immediately climbed out of bed.
He opened the door with a broad smile and greeted, “Good morning, Uncle Zhang.” “Morning, my foot.
It’s already ten o’clock.” Zhang Guoping placed the breakfast he had brought on the table.
He then pointed at his watch and laughed.
“You turned down Peking Union Medical College Hospital to work at a steel mill.
What kind of future could you possibly have there?” “Uncle Zhang, Peking Union has no shortage of excellent doctors, but the workers at the steel mill desperately need one,” Leon replied solemnly.
“My father dedicated his entire life to the country.
Now…it’s my turn.” It had to be said that Leon’s acting skills were remarkable.
He delivered those words so convincingly that they almost sounded sincere.
“Good lad!” Zhang Guoping reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
“I knew you had it in you.
Hurry up and eat your breakfast.
Once you’re finished, I’ll take you to your new workplace.” “There’s no need,” Leon refused.
“I can go there by myself.” He knew exactly why Zhang Guoping had come.
He had come to reclaim the apartment.
Countless Ministry of Industry employees had been waiting for Leon to graduate so that the apartment could finally be reassigned.
Once he moved out, his connection to the ministry would effectively be severed.
Therefore, Leon saw no reason to trouble Zhang Guoping any further.